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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Meals to buy
- Snacks to buy
- Combinado Cercanias
- Cabin luggage
- Backpack
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£83
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£138
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 11 m
Trains on 17 Sept
21
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perpignan to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perpignan to Madrid will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 21 trains from Perpignan to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 605 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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06210Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 605 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£128 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Madrid:
A coach is £99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Madrid costing on average £128.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 52m.
You'll arrive about 4h 1m sooner (4h 22m by train vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £128 compared to roughly £116 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Renfe Viajeros.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Perpignan to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Normal+ 06110 | 4:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h34 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06080 | 4:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 7h00 | 11:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06320 | 4:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h01 | 15:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06110 | 4:40 Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h09 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06110 | 4:40 Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h09 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06320 | 4:40 Perpignan, Gare routière | 10h36 | 15:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06150 | 10:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 7h37 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06150 | 10:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 7h37 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06150 | 10:15 Perpignan, Gare routière | 7h37 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
09730+ 06014 | 11:12 Perpignan station | 5h25 | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
09730 | 11:12 Perpignan station | 5h06 | 16:18 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
09730+ 06150 | 11:12 Perpignan station | 6h40 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
09730+ 06210 | 11:12 Perpignan station | 12h40 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
9713+ 06200 | 13:06 Perpignan station | 9h36 | 22:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
9713+ 06150 | 13:06 Perpignan station | 4h46 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
9713+ 06210 | 13:06 Perpignan station | 10h46 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06200 | 14:00 Perpignan, Gare routière | 8h42 | 22:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06210 | 14:00 Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h52 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06210 | 14:00 Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h52 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
09742+ 06200 | 17:58 Perpignan station | 4h44 | 22:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
09742+ 06210 | 17:58 Perpignan station | 5h54 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
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Trains from Perpignan to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 605 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 605 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 2:15 |
Last train 19:29 |
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Most Perpignan to Madrid trains use the Perpignan to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Perpignan and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Perpignan is 1 km from Perpignan city centre. Public transport options include:
Perpignan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Figuier, La Galinette
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Perpignan. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perpignan. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perpignan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perpignan: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perpignan: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Perpignan, Hotel de France, Hotel Aragon.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
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